Fringe welcomes new faces
The Castlemaine Fringe Festival held a successful Annual General Meeting on June 26 and has welcomed some new faces to the board.
How to avoid scams at tax time
Cyber criminals use a mix of tried-and-tested and new methods to attempt to defraud taxpayers, which is why the professional accountants body CPA Australia is urging Aussies to be extra vigilant and take some simple measures to help protect themselves.
Speed saga rages on
The new 50km/hr speed limit on the Pyrenees Highway between Chewton and Castlemaine continues to be hotly debated.
Coliban’s ‘hidden assets’ upgraded
Coliban Water has recently wrapped up its largest ever program of water and sewer main renewals, with approximately $8.
Dog de-sexing
Regional Community Vet Clinic (RCVC) are continuing to work towards opening their permanent clinic in Castlemaine, and are hoping to be able to share more information with everyone very shortly.
Really Local heads to Maldon
Really Local is hosting an interactive conversation between Maldon locals and the Mount Alexander Shire Council Mayor and Deputy Mayor on Sunday July 21.
ASQ to Plant It Forward
ASQ Garden & Landscape are launching an exciting new initiative as part of Schools Tree Day on July 26.
Crossing from childhood to adolescence
Castlemaine Rites of Passage has been empowering men (young and old) to uncover an authentic sense of self and a positive place within the community, for over a decade.
DON celebrates Solomon Islands connection
DON KR Castlemaine Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme employees took a break from production at the local smallgoods manufacturer on Monday to take part in a special ceremony to celebrate Solomon Islands Independence Day (July 7).
Learn about regenerative agriculture
Mount Alexander Shire Council is inviting local landowners to sign up for a Holistic Grazing Management short course.
New self-review for not-for-profits
Non-charitable not-for-profits with an active Australian Business Number are now required to lodge a new annual NFP self-review return to the Australian Taxation Office to confirm their income tax exemption status.
Let’s find a home: Dog surrenders on the increase
Mount Alexander Animal Welfare Shelter has received a large number of dog surrenders and will not be accepting any more this week.